Medical Assistant - Northeast

Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting healthcare professionals in providing care to their patients. Their duties include recording and updating medical histories and contact information in patient files, scheduling patient appointments and performing standard care procedures.

Responsibilities include:

• Medical Assistant provides general back-office support to physicians.
• Assist provider with exams as needed.
• Medical Assistant stock and monitor inventory levels of medical supplies.
• Monitors and maintains medication sample closet.
• Prepares and assists patient for testing. Obtain results for exams as requested. Obtain lab results, have physician review, and notify patient of results as instructed by physician.
• Answer patient calls and respond in a prompt and professional manner.
• Responsible for final review of chart after chart prep.
• Medical Assistant train back-office staff on an as needed basis when requested by Office Administrator.
• Responds and complies with requests for information via most appropriate method, including fax.
• Medical Assistant responsible for completing all requests within timeframes as established by office policy.
• Follow rules and regulations of confidentiality protection as it relates to patient information.
• Delivers information to patient care or other designated areas including provider offices.
• Completes the referral process on specific procedures when requested to do so by Office Administrator.
• Medical Assistant provides leadership and guidance for excellent customer service.
• Medical Assistant communicates and engages effectively with others.
• Continually seeks opportunities to learn, share knowledge, and develop processes for the transfer of information.
• Medical Assistant follows and maintains policy and procedures.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required, assigned, or requested.
• Travel Required: Must provide proof and maintain a valid driver’s license and auto insurance

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited medical assistance certification program preferred.
• Minimum 2 years; combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience.

Salary based on years of experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.50 - $20.82 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Travel reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Nephrology

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Clinic
• In-person
• Outpatient

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to submit to a pre-employment background check and drug screen?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Medical Assisting: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person